REASONS OF TRAVELLING SOLO IS GOOD FOR A GIRL WITH A BROKEN HEART

5 reasons why travelling solo is good for a girl with a broken heart

Any break-up is sure to bring about a sudden rush of sad emotions, especially for women who abruptly encounter body-image issues or a dip in overall self-efficacy. Your self-esteem, too can take a hit if you were keen to give the relationship a second chance.

Well-wishers may rally around to give that much needed support, but many women who are reeling under the impact of a break-up just want to get away from it all. At such times, travelling alone to spend some quality time with yourself helps you rediscover yourself. If you are game totravel solo, it is a sign that you are ready to leave the past behind and move forward to start afresh. Here are few reasons why a solo trip might be the best thing that will do you good, mentally and emotionally...

Helps boost self-esteem

It is quite possible that a break-up may affect your self-worth to the point that you end up wondering whether it was all your fault. When you are at this stage, getting away helps you rebuild your confidence. You will like being in control and taking charge of yourself as you plan to explore places and tackle issues, if any, on your own as you travel. This makes you an independent person at the end of the trip. It ensures you are ready to face realities when you return to your routine life.

It's better to stay away from familiar company

When you are stuck in a daily routine, you will end up meeting some common friends of your ex, while familiar locations will bring back painful memories. However, when you travel, you can switch off from everything that has become a habit. You will get to meet new people and if you are comfortable, you can get talking about your break-up without being judged. However, do not divulge too much of personal information which you may regret later.

Gives you a chance to make new friends

Travelling to unfamiliar locations means meeting new people — both fellow travellers and local residents. Keep a friendly attitude towards all you meet on your trip. You will encounter people from different countries, who might want to regale you with their stories. Listening to their life encounters will make you feel less lonely and maybe also realise that others too have similar or much bigger struggles. You never know, you might also stumble upon a solution to your problems.

You get time to decide your future

Travelling solo helps you get enough time to delve into your thoughts and decide on the future course of action. It helps you focus on yourself and understand what you want in life. Your senses are clear and you know what exactly you are feeling at the moment. You can listen to what your mind wants. It is possible that you discover a new skill and get a chance to learn it while on your trip, and it might interest you enough to take it up as a profession when you get back home. In short, travelling solo helps you focus and widen your horizons.

You can enjoy doing all things you love

In a relationship, there are times when you have to make plans according to your partner's preferences. Travelling solo introduces you to the fun of being single again. Go ahead and be utterly 'selfish' about your needs on your solo trip. It reminds you that it is OK to do and want what you want and teaches you to love yourself unconditionally.